Reviews Filed Under 'Gluten Free'
Price: $2.99
Serving: 1oz., 5 cookies
Servings Per Container: About 8
Calories: 140 per serving
Fat: 9%, 6g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 5%, 110mg
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 7%, 21g
Fiber: 4%, 1g
Sugar: 12g
Weight Watchers Points: 3 Points Per Serving
Trader Joe’s says: Our Trader Joe’s Ginger Snaps are made with all natural ingredients and have that crispy, crunchy texture one would expect from these spicy little cookies. They’ve been sweetened with just the right blend of sugar and molasses, and ofcourse we’ve made sure to mix in generous amounts of ground ginger to achieve that nice ginger-y bite that ginger fans know and love.
Abi says: It is always a shame when gluten-free friends come out for dinner and forego buns and cake because of dietary restrictions. And while it is easy enough to produce gluten-free meals at home, desserts are sometimes a challenge. That’s why I like to make pumpkin spice cheesecake and use these gluten free ginger snaps for the crust.
These aren’t the gingersnaps you’re used to seeing on supermarket shelves. Those ones are overpowered by molasses and lack the tang of non-powdered ginger. These ginger snaps from Trader Joe’s are a bit crumblier than other gluten-containing varieties, but they pack a lot more flavor into each little cookie.
Perfect for a late night snack with a glass of milk or making a flavorful crust for your next Millionaire Pie.
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Posted on March 2, 2008
Categories: Gluten Free, Ginger, Trader Joe's, Three Points, Four Stars, Cookies
Price: $0.25
Serving: 1 Package, 7/8oz.
Calories: 120 per serving
Fat: 10%, 6g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 8%, 190mg
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 5%, 16g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 1g
Weight Watchers Points: 3 Per Serving
Frito Lay says: Turn up the volume of your snacking with the amped-up spices, high-decibel cheese, and the awesome crunch of Doritos brand tortilla chips. The bold flavors like Doritos Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch are the loudest tasting snacks on earth.
Abi says: After trying the Doritos Zesty Taco Chipotle Ranch Collisions, I was reluctant to open this adorable little bag of Spicy Nacho Doritos.
Sure, it was just 25¢ and I could toss it if it was bad, but that wasn’t the point. The point was that I didn’t want to live in fear of potentially repulsive Doritos. I wanted to rejoice in the intrinsic Americanness of this snack. I wanted to sit back with my Doritos and enjoy a bit of television and maybe a beer.
But I didn’t want to ruin a good beer with bad Doritos.
Fortunately for me, these chips are just like the original Nacho Doritos, with a bit of added oomph in the form of spice. Not any particularly nameable spice, just some added flavor that takes them beyond the norm. Though, ‘norm’ is the wrong word because these taste nothing like any nachos I’ve ever had. You have to admit that it is pretty impressive how chip manufacturers can put any sort of flavoring on a chip, call it a name somewhat related name (nachos and this chip both have some form of cheese, right?) and we’ll eat it right up. I supposed that’s what happens when you’ve got a heavy hand with the MSG.
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Posted on October 10, 2007
Categories: Nacho, Gluten Free, Doritos, Frito Lay, Tortilla Chips, Corn Chips
Price: $1.00
Serving: 2.4oz., 1 pouch
All information below for apples only
Calories: 35
Fat: 0%, 0g
Cholesterol: 0%, 0mg
Sodium: 0%, 0mg
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3%, 8g
Fiber: 0%, 0g
Sugar: 6g
Weight Watchers Points: 1 point for 2 pouches
McDonalds says: A bag of delicious sliced and peeled apples.
Abi says: Yeah, yeah, we’re featuring a refrigerated item from McDonalds. But you know what? Apple slices rock. Yeah, yeah, they aren’t as good as a perfectly crisp Gala or Jonagold, but when you’re a mile from a grocery store and you’ve got a 30 minute lunch break, those fancy schmancy apples will have to wait. And yeah, yeah this snack is a bit expensive. But they’re still fabulous.
Why are these apple slices awesome? First, they do not require washing. Second, you won’t end up with apple skin stuck between your teeth. Third, they are somewhat good for you.
Okay, maybe they aren’t really good for you at all. A glance at the nutrition information conveys that the only thing in this bag is a crunchy combination of carbs and sugar. What it doesn’t tell you is that two (Yes, two) bags of apple slices are the ideal fry-eating deterrent. Sure, you could add caramel and call it a dessert, but I prefer to think of these guys as the perfect way to de-guilt a 6 piece box of Chicken Nuggets.
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Posted on October 1, 2007
Categories: Vegan, McDonalds, Vegetarian, High Fructose Corn Syrup Free, Gluten Free, All Natural, Fat Free, Four Stars
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